Impressions Sleeve Rank Patches

[Tailor Pete]

Another nagging question... how authentic are the pre-made NCO sleeve rank patches?

 

[Cpl. Smith]

Not very

• Generally they were individual strips. It's just easy to buy prelude that's why we do it.
• 2nd it was easier to add a strip to cpl. To make sgt.

 

[Tailor Pete]

Thats what I had always assumed, but patches are so prevalent that I began to second guess myself. Thanks for clearing that up.

 

[Cpl. Smith]

Thats what I had always assumed, but patches are so prevalent that I began to second guess myself. Thanks for clearing that up.

You are welcome! Happy to help. Do you reenact?

 

[Tailor Pete]

You are welcome! Happy to help. Do you reenact?

I haven't for a good many years... work and family commitments always seemed to interfere. Now that my boys are 12 and 14, they are wanting to try it out for themselves, giving me the opportunity to return to the 'hobby' I love.

As there are few opportunities in Southern Arizona with regards to an organized regimental structure, we are beginning the process of starting two new units here; Company D, 39th NC and Company H, 8th Missouri. We've found enough interest that we hope to field at least one of these units by the fall. Once we are on stable ground, we hope to build alliances with the Arizona Civil War Council in the Phoenix to coordinate on events and such.

Do you reenact?

 

[Cpl. Smith]

I haven't for a good many years... work and family commitments always seemed to interfere. Now that my boys are 12 and 14, they are wanting to try it out for themselves, giving me the opportunity to return to the 'hobby' I love.

As there are few opportunities in Southern Arizona with regards to an organized regimental structure, we are beginning the process of starting two new units here; Company D, 39th NC and Company H, 8th Missouri. We've found enough interest that we hope to field at least one of these units by the fall. Once we are on stable ground, we hope to build alliances with the Arizona Civil War Council in the Phoenix to coordinate on events and such.

Do you reenact?

Yes cpl.smith 8th Va inf. Co F&I

 

[ApeUnit]

Sutlers will sell them sewn onto a backing, but that is not correct. They need to be cut out individually. Especially, if you have a campaigner shell jacket, the backing will not match the color. I put mine on a short time ago.

 

[Cpl. Smith]

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Sutlers will sell them sewn onto a backing, but that is not correct. They need to be cut out individually. Especially, if you have a campaigner shell jacket, the backing will not match the color. I put mine on a short time ago.

That is a good impression you have.

 

[Cpl. Smith]

Mine are unauthentic.

My backing does match though.

 

[ApeUnit]

Mine are unauthentic.View attachment 187617
My backing does match though.

Try cutting them out and sewing on individually. The chevrons fit between the seams and sit two fingers above the elbow. Pin them in place and use a solid whip stitch. It is a lot easier than it looks!

 

[Cpl. Smith]

Try cutting them out and sewing on individually. The chevrons fit between the seams and sit two fingers above the elbow. Pin them in place and use a solid whip stitch. It is a lot easier than it looks!

Thank you. What's your unit?

 

[ApeUnit]

2nd Maryland, Company D

http://www.2ndmarylandcod.com/

 

[Tailor Pete]

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Sutlers will sell them sewn onto a backing, but that is not correct. They need to be cut out individually. Especially, if you have a campaigner shell jacket, the backing will not match the color. I put mine on a short time ago.

Fine looking Marylander! The Despot's Heel is on Thine Shore...

 

[Camp Randall Armory]

Pre-assembled rank are perfectly acceptable for federal use. I don't know about Confederate.

 

[James N.]

Another nagging question... how authentic are the pre-made NCO sleeve rank patches?

Not very

• Generally they were individual strips. It's just easy to buy prelude that's why we do it.
• 2nd it was easier to add a strip to cpl. To make sgt.

Pre-assembled rank are perfectly acceptable for federal use. I don't know about Confederate.

Here are a pair I've owned since the 1960's, and although I'd tend to agree with Cpl. Smith, I think Camp Randall is correct. Of course, just because I've had them over a half-century doesn't guarantee their authenticity, but this was well before the common reenactor reproductions were available, and I believe they are old - but I wouldn't guarantee 155 years without further evidence. However, someone here recently posted a photo on the forums of a USCT NCO wearing a very similar-looking pair!

 

[Legion Para]

Here is an original example of Confederate chevrons.

 

[Cpl. Smith]

Here is an original example of Confederate chevrons.

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Awesome piece of history there. Is the trim from the war or after?

 

[Legion Para]

When it comes to Union chevrons, I have seen them sewn directly to the uniform and sewn to a piece of backing material.

 

[Legion Para]

Awesome piece of history there. Is the trim from the war or after?

This is a 100% original wartime uniform, including the trim.

 

[Cpl. Smith]

This is a 100% original wartime uniform, including the trim.

Cool.